What is causing this.... " spit "..,on my Lavender plants ? Any answer
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KMS Woodworks on May 22, 2012Those are from a "spit" bug. Some folks call them spittle bug. http://gardening.about.com/od/insectpestid/a/Spittlebugs.htmHelpful Reply
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Rebecca D on May 22, 2012Hmm, haven't noticed any! Good to know what they look like. Just in case!Helpful Reply
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Walter Reeves on May 22, 2012easiest control is to wash them off. Removing the spittle exposes the insects to predators.Helpful Reply
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Melodie M on May 23, 2012Here is an article... http://www.ehow.com/how_5087672_rid-spittle-bugs.htmlHelpful Reply
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Paul M on May 23, 2012We used to call them hopping bugs because when they are full grown they won't hide in that foamy mess and they jump very far when touched. What is under the foam is an immature insect that is slowly growing. I haven't seen any in a long time. I believe the adult was black with some sort of markings about the size of a pencil eraser.Helpful Reply
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Monica W on May 23, 2012I use an all natural soap, like Dr. Bronners, on my plants. Bugs don't like peppermint soap, and fungus doesn't like tea tree oil soap. I fill a spray bottle with water and add a few squirts of soap. Worked beautifully to eliminate spiders and their messy stuff from my bushes too.Helpful Reply
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Rebecca D on May 24, 2012Monica, is naptha soap ok to use ?Helpful Reply
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Linda T on May 26, 2012In the UK, it's called cookoo spit. and each lot has one grub in it. I don't know what harm they do, but chances are, they do, so wipe it of and let the sun dry it off. My niece is a botany teacher and horticultural professor, so I'll ask her.Helpful Reply
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Monica W on May 27, 2012Rebecca, I'm not familiar with naphtha soap. Compare the ingredients to Dr. Bronners soap: INGREDIENTS: Water, Saponified Organic Coconut*, Organic Palm* and Organic Olive* Oils (w/Retained Glycerin), Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Essential Oils**, Citric Acid, Vitamin E. Vermont Soap makes a great soap too, and there is also another terrific one called Peace Soap sold at Targets and some grocery stores (and amazon). I use all three and love them all! Oh, Dr. Bronners makes a pine soap that is awesome - Sal Suds. That would do the trick too! Hope this helps!Helpful Reply
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Rebecca D on May 27, 2012Fels - Naptha, is a home remedy for exposure to poison Ivy / oak & other skin irritants Been around since 1893. There's a catalogue called Vermont Country Store. The Orton Family Business Since 1946. Purveyors of the Practical& Hard to find.Helpful Reply
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Monica W on May 28, 2012Hi Rebecca, I checked it out! I've bought this soap before, now I know how to use it! However, if you're going for an organic garden, I might skip the Fels-Naptha soap. It's high in harsh checimals and probably has such a strong pH, it might cause unwanted changes in the garden. I'm going to keep some on hand for poison ivy though, thanks for the tip! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fels-Naptha, http://www.felsnaptha.com/)Helpful Reply
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Linda T on May 28, 2012As promised...............................Hi Aunty Linda yes you are right 0 one bug in each. They do very little damage as they don't come in millions though each one is a sap sucker so slightly deforms the stem or leaf it lives on. The quickest cure is to hit with a water jet from your hose - which knocks them off & is more acceptable for squeamish people than wiping off with your finger ( which also works). Spraying does not work as they have the froth to protect them from direct contact chemicals, though systemic insecticides ( i.e. the stronger ones) can help, it is a bit extreme to poison an entire plant for just a few bugs.Helpful Reply
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